Can I Pay By Card On The Bus Montreal?

Fares: Fares are the same on the bus as they are for the metro ($3.50 CAD), but unlike the metro, you can only pay with cash or pre-purchased ticket.

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Do Montreal buses take tap?

Activated on all buses
You can tap your OPUS or L’occasionnelle card on the new reader to validate your fare at either the front or the back door (articulated buses only). If you are paying with cash or a magnetic fare card, validate your fare as usual, at the front door only.

Can I pay on the bus with my debit card?

Look for the contactless symbol on your credit or debit card to see if your card is contactless enabled. Then, board a bus with the contactless symbol and instead of paying with cash, simply tap your card or contactless-enabled device onto the reader and wait for the beep.

How do you pay for the bus in MTL?

Tickets may be purchased from ticket booth attendants or from vending machines in metro stations. If you pay cash aboard a bus, you will be given a ticket. When your ticket is validated, the date and time are stamped on the back, and you have 120 minutes to complete your trip.

Can I use my Visa debit card on the bus?

No problem. Secure contactless payments are now available on all of our buses. Paying with contactless is a simple and secure way to pay for tickets without cash. One tap of your contactless card, Apple Pay or Google Pay and you’re aboard and ready to go, no need to worry about having the right change.

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What happens if you don’t tap off the bus?

What happens if I forget to tap off? You will be charged the single fare to the end of the route, so always remember to tap off in order to pay the correct fare.

What happens if u don’t tap out of bus?

If you are found evading or have evaded payment of the fare lawfully required (i.e. no payment, non-tapping in/out of smartcard, travel on invalid ticket or travel on concession fare without entitlement), then the Public Transport Official can impose a PF.

Can I use debit card on bus in Canada?

To board, riders can either use a physical Interac debit card or can add it as a payment method to their digital wallet. It’s quick, convenient and easy.

Can I use my phone to pay for bus ride?

Verify your card if needed, then you’re all set! For in store and public transport payments, Google Pay works on any Android™ devices with NFC capabilities, running Android Lollipop 5.0 or higher.

How do I use Apple pay on a bus?

Pay for transit at a fare gate
Make sure your device is turned on (it doesn’t need to be connected to the internet). As you approach a fare gate or board a bus, do one of the following: On an iPhone with Face ID: Double-click the side button, then glance at iPhone to authenticate with Face ID, or enter your passcode.

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How much is a bus in MTL?

Fares

Fares Prices Conditions
1-trip fare, All Modes A 3 $3.50 Only fare sold on buses. Exact change required.
2-trip fare, All Modes A3 $6.50 Must be used by a single customer.
10-trip fare, All Modes A3 $31.50
Unlimited evening pass $5.75 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. First use before midnight. Valid in zones A, B, C and D.

How do you pay for bus fare in Canada?

Paying on the Bus and HandyDART
When you board, tap your card, ticket, or mobile wallet on the card reader located near the bus doors.

Can you pay cash on French buses?

Tickets are available at automatic machines at all metro, RER, Tramway stations and some bus stations. You can pay there in cash or by credit card.

Can I use Visa debit card instead of credit card?

Your Visa Debit card still works like a debit card, not a credit card. If you use your PIN for your Visa Debit card transactions without signing, you may not receive the same security protections for transactions not processed by Visa. You can get cash back when you use your Visa Debit card at many merchant locations.

Can I use my debit card when I travel?

Yes. However, it’s a good idea to let your bank know first if you’re traveling outside the country. If not, you risk the card being shut down due to the stringent security measures in place to keep your account safe. Be on alert for potential pickpockets while on a trip.

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Can I use my Visa debit card at any ATM?

Yes, you can use your Visa® Credit Card to obtain cash from any ATM that displays the Visa® logo. We will not charge you a fee for using your credit card in an ATM.

Should you tap GO bus when you get out?

If you forget to tap off, you will be charged to the end of that bus route, as PRESTO will not know where you got off. Remember to always tap OFF as you exit the bus. When transferring between GO Buses, or between GO Buses and GO Trains, the PRESTO system will automatically apply the transfer credit.

Should I tap when I get on and off a bus?

There’s no need to ask the driver for a ticket; just tap when you get on and off the bus and make sure you tap the same contactless card or device each time.

Can a bus driver refuse to let you on?

(1) The operator (or a responsible person on its behalf) has the right to refuse entry to, or to remove from a vehicle being used by the operator any passenger or other person who in the opinion of a responsible person is, or appears to be, in breach of any of these Bye-laws.

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How much is the fine for not tapping out?

How much is a penalty fare? It’s £80. This is reduced to £40 if you pay within 21 days.

What to do if you leave your phone on the bus?

Call or email the Transportation Office as soon as possible. Driver’s are instructed to check buses at the end of their run, but they may do multiple trips in-between. Give date and time that phone was left on bus. Also give specific description of cell phone, such as: make, model, color, case, etc.